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Blood Vessels Found in T. Rex Bones Rewrite Dinosaur Science
1Scientists have found blood vessels inside a Tyrannosaurus rex fossil for the first time. 2The discovery was made using advanced imaging techniques like synchrotron …
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Fish Oil Supplements May Harm Brain Recovery
1A new study found that fish oil supplements may interfere with brain recovery after injury 2EPA, a key component of fish oil, can weaken …
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Exercise Variety Can Add Years to Your Life
1The study found that doing a variety of physical activities can help you live longer. 2Higher levels of physical activity were linked to a …
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The Surprising Origin of Human Eyes
1The common ancestor of humans and other vertebrates had a single eye on its head, like a tiny cyclops. 2This ancient 'cyclops' lived around …
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Pesticide Exposure Linked to Higher Cancer Risk
1The study found a strong link between environmental exposure to agricultural pesticides and an increased risk of cancer. 2Researchers analyzed data from over 150,000 …
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Scientists Discover Brain Circuit That Can Stop Chronic Pain
1Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder found a specific brain circuit that can turn temporary pain into chronic pain. Shutting down this circuit …
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Scientists Discover Hidden Pattern in Superconductors
1Scientists directly visualized quantum behavior that drives superconductivity for the first time. 2The paired particles didn't behave independently as expected; instead, they moved in …
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Tiny Mammal Survived Dinosaur Apocalypse and Changed Life on Earth
1The new species, Cimolodon desosai, was a small, rodent-like mammal that lived around 75 million years ago. 2This species was part of the multituberculates …
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Unlocking Dark Energy: A Giant Leap in Understanding the Universe
1Scientists have completed a massive 3D map of the universe, containing over 47 million galaxies. 2The DESI project represents an international collaboration involving over …
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Uncovering Why Neanderthals Vanished
1The study analyzed ancient human populations during the last glacial cycle, between 60,000 and 35,000 years ago. 2Climate variability had a stronger impact on …
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Scientists Solve Mystery of Mysterious 'Golden Orb'
1The 'golden orb' was found at a depth of over 2 miles (3,250 meters) in the Gulf of Alaska. 2It took years of careful …
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Students Build a 'Cosmic Radio' to Search for Dark Matter
1A team of undergraduate students from the University of Hamburg built a simple detector to search for axions, which are leading candidates for dark …
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Scientists Discover Enzyme to Supercharge Diabetes Medications
1Researchers at the University of Utah discovered an enzyme called PapB that can link ends of therapeutic peptides into tight rings. 2PapB can create …
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Scientists Visualize Electrons Forming Patchy Patterns in Quantum Materials
1A team of scientists from KAIST and Stanford University used a special microscope to study electronic order in quantum materials. 2The researchers found that …
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Hidden Stress Can Harm Memory in Older Chinese Americans
1The study found that internalized stress is strongly linked to worsening memory in older Chinese Americans. 2Researchers analyzed data from over 1,500 participants living …
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Maya Collapse Mystery Deepens
1The Maya civilization experienced a significant decline in population and power between 750 and 900 CE. 2New findings suggest that drought was not the …
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Vitamin D Boosts Breast Cancer Treatment Success by 79%
1The study found that vitamin D supplementation improved chemotherapy response by 79%. 2The participants were split into two groups: one group received 2,000 IU …
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Your Dreams Aren't Random: What Makes Them Unique
1The study analyzed over 3,700 reports describing both dreams and waking experiences from 287 participants between the ages of 18 and 70. 2Researchers used …
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Scientists Create Powerful Tool to Image Brain Cells
1MIT researchers created a new way to make laser light focus into a sharp beam for imaging brain cells 2The 'pencil beam' is 25 …
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Cancer-Causing Chemical in Water More Harmful to Children
1A new MIT study found that a chemical called NDMA, present in some medications and contaminated water, is more dangerous for children than adults. …
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NASA's Curiosity Rover Finds Mysterious Life-Linked Molecules on Mars
1NASA's Curiosity rover found a wide range of organic molecules on Mars, including compounds that could have been created by ancient life. 2The experiment …
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Scientists Find Edge of Milky Way Galaxy
1The Milky Way's star-forming disk ends at a distance of around 40,000 light-years from the Galactic Center. 2Most star formation takes place within this …
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New Hope for Rare Disease Patients
1Bachmann-Bupp syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that causes developmental challenges, including delays, low muscle tone, and hair loss. 2DFMO has been used to …
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How Life May Have Begun on Ancient Earth
1Scientists created tiny cell-like structures to study how life began on ancient Earth. 2The team used three types of phospholipids: POPC, PLPC, and DOPC. …
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Unlocking the Universe's Speed: A Rare Supernova's Secret
1Scientists discovered a super-rare supernova that shines five times brighter than usual 2The supernova appears as five separate points of light due to gravitational …
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Uncovering Ancient Mines in Spain
1Archaeologists found six new Bronze Age mining sites in southwestern Spain 2The mines contain copper, lead, and silver, important metals from the Bronze Age …
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Scientists Catch Antimatter 'Atom' Acting Like a Wave for First Time
1Scientists from Tokyo University of Science successfully demonstrated matter-wave diffraction in a beam of positronium. 2Positronium is a special kind of 'atom' made up …
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Ancient Snake Discovery in India May Be One of the Largest Ever
1The new species of snake, Vasuki indicus, was discovered in Gujarat, India and lived around 47 million years ago. 2It's estimated to be around …
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Scientists Get First-ever 3D View of Killer T Cells Destroying Cancer
1Researchers from the University of Geneva and Lausanne University Hospital used cryo-expansion microscopy to visualize killer T cells destroying cancer cells. 2The immune synapse …
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Antarctica's Ice Shelves in Danger as Ocean Heat Shifts
1Warm water from the deep ocean is moving towards Antarctica's ice shelves 2This change was predicted by climate models due to global warming 3Antarctica's …
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Unlocking the Secrets of Smell: A Hidden Map Revealed
1Scientists have long struggled to understand how our sense of smell works. 2A team led by Sandeep Datta created the first detailed map of …
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Stress and Late Night Eating Affect Gut Health
1The study found that people who are stressed and eat late have a higher risk of digestive problems. 2Eating more than 25% of daily …
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Scientists Uncover Secret of Australia's Famous Twelve Apostles
1The Twelve Apostles are a famous landmark in Australia, formed by tectonic plates moving over millions of years. 2Researchers at the University of Melbourne …
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Quantum Breakthrough: Photons Teleported Across 270 Meters
1Scientists successfully teleported the polarization state of a single photon from one quantum dot to another 270 meters away 2The experiment used special tiny …
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New Aluminum Discovery Could Replace Rare Metals and Cut Costs
1Scientists at King's College London have found a new form of aluminum that could be used to replace rare metals. This new aluminum is …
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Drinking More Water Won't Prevent Kidney Stones
1The study found that a structured behavioral program didn't help people drink enough fluids to prevent kidney stones. 2Despite technology and coaching, participants still …
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AI Model's Language Limitations Revealed
1A new AI model called Centaur was designed to simulate human cognitive behavior and performed well across many tasks. 2Researchers from Zhejiang University found …
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Scientists Discover New Way to Improve Memory in Alzheimer's Patients
1Scientists have found a new way to improve memory in mice with Alzheimer's disease by blocking a protein called PTP1B. 2PTP1B interacts with another …
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Earth's Pacific Northwest is Splitting Open
1Scientists have captured a subduction zone in action for the first time 2The Cascadia region off the coast of Vancouver Island is experiencing this …
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Best Exercise for Knee Arthritis Pain Relief Revealed
1Aerobic exercise reduced pain in both short-term (four weeks) and mid-term (12 weeks) follow-ups. 2It improved physical function across all timeframes. 3It enhanced walking …
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Surprising Discovery Rewrites Fat Metabolism Science
1HSL is a protein that plays a crucial role in managing energy storage and release in fat cells. 2Without HSL, fat cells don't function …
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Scientists Discover Rare Compounds in Cannabis Leaves
1Researchers at Stellenbosch University found 79 phenolic compounds in cannabis leaves, including 25 previously unknown ones. 2The team used advanced analytical methods to identify …
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New Way to Lower Bad Cholesterol Without Medication
1The new treatment reduces bad cholesterol levels by nearly 50% without using medication. 2The method uses special DNA-based molecules called polypurine hairpins (PPRHs). 3The …
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Scientists Achieve Breakthrough in Quantum Physics
1Researchers at Oxford University have demonstrated a new kind of quantum interaction using a single trapped ion. 2The team successfully produced standard squeezing, trisqueezing, …
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Build Muscle Without Exhausting Workouts
1New research from Edith Cowan University shows that improving muscle size and strength doesn't require intense workouts. 2Eccentric exercises focus on the phase when …
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How Movement Helps Keep Your Brain Healthy
1Scientists discovered that abdominal muscle contractions trigger a 'cleaning' effect in the brain that helps remove waste and keep it working well. 2This process …
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Brain's Memory Network Starts Full, Not Blank
1The hippocampus is responsible for forming memories and navigating space. 2The CA3 network in the hippocampus starts with many connections, not a blank slate. …
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Crabs' Sideways Walk Uncovered - A 200-Million-Year-Old Secret
1Crabs have been walking sideways for around 200 million years. 2Most true crab species walk sideways, but some walk forward instead. 3The origin of …
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Meet Pink Floyd Spider, a Tiny Hunter of Big Prey
1Pikelinia floydmuraria is a new species of spider discovered by South American researchers 2This spider eats pests up to six times its size, including …
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Lasers Turn Metal into Star-Like Plasma in Trillionths of a Second
1Scientists used two powerful lasers to create plasma from metal 2The experiment involved striking a thin copper wire with an intense burst of light …
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Mystery of Bright Star Solved After 50 Years
1Astronomers have finally discovered what makes a bright star called gamma-Cas emit unusual X-rays. The answer is an unseen companion star that pulls in …
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275-Million-Year-Old Animal's Twisted Jaw Reveals Ancient Secrets
1The fossils were found in Brazil around 275 million years ago. 2The species was named Tanyka amnicola and belonged to a group called tetrapods. …
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Pink Katydid's Amazing Color Change
1The leaf-mimicking katydid (Arota festae) can change its color from hot pink to green in about two weeks. 2This transformation helps it blend in …
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Tiny Amoebas Pose Big Global Health Risk
1Free-living amoebae are microscopic organisms that can cause severe illness in humans. 2Naegleria fowleri is a type of brain-eating amoeba that can enter the …
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Double West Coast Earthquakes: A Hidden Pattern Revealed
1Scientists discovered that earthquakes on two major fault lines in North America's West Coast might be connected. This means that a big earthquake could …
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Boosting Brain Cells Helps Fight Alzheimer's
1Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine found a natural process that can remove existing amyloid plaques from mouse brains with Alzheimer's disease. 2The process …
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Reviving a 250-Year-Old Mechanical Volcano
1The mechanical volcano was designed by Sir William Hamilton in 1775. 2Two engineering students at the University of Melbourne brought the device to life …
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Evolution's Secret Recipe: Same Genes Used for 120 Million Years
1Scientists found that evolution has relied on the same genetic 'cheat sheet' for over 120 million years. 2Butterflies and moths repeatedly used the same …
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Malaria Shaped Human Settlements in Africa
1Malaria played a major role in shaping where humans lived between 74,000 and 5,000 years ago. 2Regions with high transmission risk pushed human populations …
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The Creepy Feeling in Old Buildings: What's Really Going On?
1Infrasound refers to extremely low-frequency sound waves that are beyond the range of human hearing. 2Exposure to infrasound has been linked to increased irritability …
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Memory Chip Breaks Rules of Miniaturization
1Scientists built a tiny memory chip that uses much less energy and can store data better than before. 2The chip is just 25 nanometers …
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Coffee's Surprising Effect on Gut and Brain
1The study found that regularly drinking both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee can shape the gut microbiome and influence mood and stress levels. 2Coffee drinkers …
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Alzheimer's Drugs May Not Work and Could Raise Brain Risks
1Scientists studied Alzheimer's drugs that target amyloid beta proteins. They found that these drugs do not help patients much and might increase brain swelling …
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Tiny Flaw in Time Itself Discovered by Physicists
1Physicists found a tiny flaw in time itself due to quantum collapse models. 2This means that clocks can't be perfectly precise, but it's not …
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Are Memories Real? Physicists Revisit a Famous Idea
1Physicists studied the 'Boltzmann brain' hypothesis, which suggests our memories might not be based on real events 2The concept comes from Boltzmann's H theorem, …
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Weight Loss Drug Ozempic Linked to Lower Depression and Anxiety Risk
1The study looked at data from nearly 100,000 individuals in Sweden over a 13-year period. 2During periods of drug use, hospital visits and sick …
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AI Finds Over 100 Hidden Planets in NASA Data
1Over 100 exoplanets were confirmed, including 31 newly identified worlds 2The study focused on short-period planets that orbit their stars in less than 16 …
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Simple Blood Test May Detect Depression Before Symptoms Appear
1Scientists have developed a blood test that can detect depression before symptoms appear. The test looks at how certain white blood cells age and …
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Creatine's Hidden Power Beyond Muscle Gains
1Creatine is naturally produced by the liver, kidneys, and pancreas using amino acids. 2Around 95% of the body's creatine is stored in skeletal muscle. …
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Unlocking the Secrets of High-Tech Materials
1Scientists from MIT have mapped the internal structure of a relaxor ferroelectric material for the first time. 2The team used an advanced imaging method …
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NASA Saves Voyager 1's Instrument to Keep it Alive
1Voyager 1 is a spacecraft that has been exploring space for nearly 49 years. 2The LECP instrument was shut down to save power and …
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NASA's Artemis II Mission a Huge Success
1The Artemis II mission was a test flight for NASA's plans to return humans to the Moon by 2029. 2Orion completed a 694,481-mile journey …
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Turning Plastic Waste into Clean Fuel Using Sunlight
1Scientists have developed a way to convert plastic waste into clean fuel using sunlight. 2The process, called solar-driven photoreforming, uses light-sensitive materials to break …
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AI Helps Chemists Design Molecules by Describing Them
1Scientists developed a new AI tool called Synthegy that helps chemists design molecules by describing them. 2Synthegy uses large language models as reasoning tools …
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Ancient Tablets Reveal Magic Spells and Royal Records
1The clay tablets are over 4,000 years old and written in a lost language called cuneiform. 2The earliest writing system emerged around 5,200 years …
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Greenland's Ice Sheet Melts Six Times Faster Than Before
1The surface area affected by extreme melting events has increased by about 2.8 million km2 per decade since 1990. 2Each extreme event is now …
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Boosting Strawberry Flavor and Nutrition Without Affecting Growth
1Scientists from Nanjing Agricultural University and the University of Connecticut found a way to improve strawberry flavor and nutrition without changing how the plant …
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Unlocking Leonardo's Genius: Scientists Reconstruct Da Vinci Family Tree
1The Leonardo DNA Project has been running for over three decades, with researchers studying Leonardo da Vinci's family tree. 2The project aims to reconstruct …
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Simple Amino Acid Shows Promise in Reducing Alzheimer's Damage
1Arginine is a naturally occurring amino acid that can reduce the buildup of harmful proteins in animal models of Alzheimer's disease. 2The study tested …
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Scorching Super-Earth Revealed by James Webb Space Telescope
1LHS 3844 b is a rocky exoplanet about 30% larger than Earth. 2The planet orbits its star extremely close, only three stellar diameters above …
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Scientists Create New Forms of Matter That Shouldn't Exist
1Researchers from Cal Poly created new forms of quantum matter by changing magnetic fields in a controlled way. 2This breakthrough can lead to more …
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Weight Loss Drugs' Hidden Cost: Judgment and Stigma
1The study found that people who use GLP-1 medications face more judgment than those who don't lose weight at all. 2Participants judged GLP-1 users …
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Tiny Outer Solar System World Has an Atmosphere
1A team of astronomers in Japan found a tiny object with an atmosphere beyond Neptune's orbit 2The object, (612533) 2002 XV93, is about 500 …
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Oak Trees Delay Spring to Starve Caterpillars
1Oak trees delay leaf growth by about three days when caterpillar populations get too high. 2This delay reduces caterpillar survival by about 55 percent …
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Tiny Chip Boosts Light Signals by 100x with Low Energy
1Scientists at Stanford created a tiny optical amplifier that can boost light signals by 100 times using very little energy. 2The device is about …
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Tyrannosaurs Were Not Just Predators, They Also Scavenged
1Tyrannosaurs, known for being powerful predators, also scavenged and ate leftovers from dead animals. 2The study found 16 distinct bite marks on a fossilized …
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Scientists Create a Breakthrough in Quantum Time Crystals
1Researchers at Aalto University linked a time crystal to an external system for the first time 2The breakthrough could lead to highly precise sensors …
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Irregular Bedtimes Linked to Higher Heart Attack Risk
1The study found that people who spend less than eight hours in bed and have irregular bedtimes are more likely to experience serious cardiovascular …
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240-million-year-old Giant Fossil Found Hidden in Retaining Wall
1The fossil is 240 million years old and belongs to an ancient amphibian. 2The fossil was discovered in the 1990s by a retired chicken …
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Travel Can Help Slow Aging and Boost Your Health
1Researchers at Edith Cowan University found that positive travel experiences can support physical and mental health, helping to slow some signs of aging. 2The …
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Breakthrough Biomaterial Heals Tissue from Inside Out
1Scientists developed a biomaterial that can travel through the bloodstream to heal damaged tissue. 2The biomaterial improved heart attack damage in animal studies and …
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Millions of Silent Synapses Found in Adult Brains
1MIT scientists found millions of 'silent synapses' in adult mice brains, which are immature connections between brain cells that don't work until they're needed …
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Knee Surgery May Not Help and Could Even Make Things Worse
1A common knee surgery called partial meniscectomy may not improve symptoms or function. In fact, it could make things worse over time. 2A common …
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New AI Method Solves Tough Math Problem
1Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a new way to use artificial intelligence (AI) to solve complex math problems called inverse partial …
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Blue Origin's Moon Lander Survives Extreme Testing
1Blue Origin's MK1 lunar lander is an uncrewed spacecraft designed to test key technologies for future Moon missions. 2The lander will deliver two NASA …
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NASA Tests Powerful Thruster for Mars Missions
1NASA tested a new thruster at their Jet Propulsion Laboratory. 2The thruster uses lithium metal vapor and can reach high power levels. 3This technology …
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NASA Captures Rare Arctic Storm Over Alaska
1NASA captured a striking image of wild swirling clouds and a rare arctic storm over southern Alaska on March 19, 2026. 2The storm was …
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Cancer Breakthrough Keeps Patients Cancer-Free for Nearly Three Years
1The study found that immunotherapy before surgery can lead to long-lasting and strong responses in patients with stage two or three colon cancer. 2Patients …
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Scientists Grow Insulin Cells to Reverse Diabetes in Mice
1Scientists in Sweden have developed a new way to create insulin-producing cells from human stem cells. 2These lab-grown cells can control blood sugar levels …
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